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Just wanted to inform fellow members about the huge price difference in price of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge between India and Dubai.

Got one from Dubai last week, costed me 38000 in INR. No Indian warranty obviously.

Mum's using the Redmi Note 3 & is OK with the shade. It's also got Reliance's Jio SIM & the net speeds are :
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The Battery life is nice. Though its still on Android Lollipop, which wasn't draining my Mi3s' battery like Marshmallow does. I don't plan to upgrade to MiUI8 even though I've got the message.

The screen already got a tiny scratch. I thought it had atleast some resistance, but seems my Mi3 was better! Hope the tempered glass screen protector is delivered by tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by mattyf1 (Post 4054719)
Did anyone hear about the battery exploding issues of Note 7? ...?

Yes it is.

The recall will probably take a while to execute fully at the ASC's, but I guess safe batteries will be used for assembling by a month or so.

I would recommend that you wait it out since any work on the device done would not be as good as factory finish.

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Originally Posted by diyguy (Post 4054743)
Singapore airlines have banned this from being onboard. Wonder how they will enforce it, nightmare scenario.

IIRC I read in the newspaper yesterday that using the Note7 has been banned on ALL flights from BIAL / Bangalore Airport. Complete switch off is compulsory i.e. you're not allowed to use it even on flight mode during the journey.

I'm not sure if most airlines cabin crew are going to implement the rule strictly.

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Originally Posted by GrammarNazi (Post 4054751)
Mum's using the Redmi Note 3 & is OK with the shade. It's also got Reliance's Jio SIM & the net speeds are :
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Those speeds are worse than 3g. Checkout my Airtel speeds:

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Originally Posted by diyguy (Post 4054743)
Singapore airlines have banned this from being onboard. Wonder how they will enforce it, nightmare scenario.

It's been banned on Indian flights too. And some other countries like US, Japan, Australia, UAE. In India I think they had not started shipping yet and have held them back for now.

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Originally Posted by JonSnow (Post 4054865)
It's been banned on Indian flights too. And some other countries like US, Japan, Australia, UAE. In India I think they had not started shipping yet and have held them back for now.

Yes. Samsung has asked all its note 7 customers to stop using the mobile and switch it off. They can walk to the nearest service center and get a loaner phone till their replacement note 7 is shipped or get an s7 or s7 edge and the difference will be refunded

For an average user who is not into gaming, does Redmi 3s 16gb variant at 7k make more sense ? Any feedback on the RAM management would help. How heavy is MIUI ? Do apps reload whilst switching ? With just 2gb RAM on board does performance and multitasking deteriorate over time ?

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Originally Posted by karty_83 (Post 4056094)
For an average user who is not into gaming, does Redmi 3s 16gb variant at 7k make more sense ? Any feedback on the RAM management would help. How heavy is MIUI ? Do apps reload whilst switching ? With just 2gb RAM on board does performance and multitasking deteriorate over time ?

My mom and brother are using Mi4i which has 2gb RAM and 16gb storage for the past 1.5 years. There has been no issues with multi tasking so far and with about 6 apps open in the background i have seen that there is almost 500mb of free RAM available. If you are not into heavy duty gaming etc, the 2gb version might just work out. I am using the Redmi Note 3 pro with 3gb RAM and with 8 apps open in the background there is around 1gb of free RAM available. MIUI is a heavy skin and most dont like the UI though I am kinda used to it and have started liking it. Redmi Note 3 is my first android primary phone as I was on a blackberry all this while. So other android users with experience using pure android and MIUI might also chip in with their comments.

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Originally Posted by djpeesh (Post 4046255)
The fingerprint sensor on the Redmi is actually faster than that on my S7.

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Originally Posted by phamilyman (Post 4046262)
If the Redmi 3S is laggy, then get the Redmi Note 3.

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Originally Posted by concorde24 (Post 4046263)
hi Gannu_1, I suggest going forward, pick phone with fingerprint sensor and please don't skip this feature.

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Originally Posted by glenmz (Post 4047333)
Good luck and enjoy!

Guys,

I loved the Redmi 3S Prime (which was ordered for the missus) so much, I went ahead and placed another order for a dark grey 32 GB version last week during the flash sale and got through after a dozen tries! It will replace the Lumia 920. No gender inequality either! rl:

I can't believe the Android OS has matured so much or I've been living under a rock all this while! The OS has become so damn intuitive and tracks a whole lot of things with the data stored in the cloud. For instance, the calendar neatly synced my upcoming trips and on the day I was traveling, it alerted me to depart early to avoid the traffic during the rush hour. I had ordered some stuff from eBay and Google was indicating the status of the consignments (Dispatched, Estimated Arrival: xx, Arriving Today etc).

The battery life is insane! :Shockked: I did a complete charge after receiving the device using the supplied 2A charger and did not have to charge it for that day and the next day until night when I plugged it after it showed some 12% remaining. This was after the regular usage of browsing, mails and WhatsApp. OTOH, I had to put my Lumia 920 for charging every night.

The only downside was the contacts - after syncing my gmail and Outlook accounts, it showed some 1500+ contacts and I had to weed out the unwanted ones. The fingerprint sensor is super quick to respond and I like the fact that it unlocks the device without pressing the power button to wake it up from standby.

I did not want to buy the Redmi Note 3 since I couldn't hold and operate it with one hand. It was a wee bit wider. This one is sleeker in that aspect.

For Rs 9000, I have no complaints really and hereafter, I've decided not to spend more than 15k for a smartphone. I spent 36k for the 920 on the launch day and then after the OS went downhill with no app support; the overall experience wasn't really good so to say except maybe the cam.

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Originally Posted by JonSnow (Post 4054865)
It's been banned on Indian flights too. And some other countries like US, Japan, Australia, UAE. In India I think they had not started shipping yet and have held them back for now.

Spotted this at the Delhi IGI airport near the check-in counters:

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Originally Posted by Gannu_1 (Post 4056304)
I can't believe the Android OS has matured so much or I've been living under a rock all this while! The OS has become so damn intuitive and tracks a whole lot of things with the data stored in the cloud. For instance, the calendar neatly synced my upcoming trips and on the day I was traveling, it alerted me to depart early to avoid the traffic during the rush hour. I had ordered some stuff from eBay and Google was indicating the status of the consignments (Dispatched, Estimated Arrival: xx, Arriving Today etc).

Yep... Given half a chance, Google is utterly intusive. How does it get away with it? By actually being useful!

I block ads. I do not want to see a google search bar on my home screen (but don't mind a long press on a button starting google when I want it). I trip up some of Google's intrusive behaviour. But gone are the days of loosing all my contacts with a lost phone, and I cannot believe it when I still hear people say that. Google knows where I am, every minute of the day: my side of the bargain is that My Timeline in Google Maps is also my diary.

Yes, I've sold my soul for Android. Well, almost... :D

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Originally Posted by karty_83 (Post 4056094)
For an average user who is not into gaming, does Redmi 3s 16gb variant at 7k make more sense ? Any feedback on the RAM management would help. How heavy is MIUI ? Do apps reload whilst switching ? With just 2gb RAM on board does performance and multitasking deteriorate over time ?

I think that the extra 2k gets you peace of mind. Please remember MIUI has its own apps to run as well. 2k over 2-3 years is hardly any cost IMHO. I would suggest the 3GB RAM version anyday. NO ONE ever regretted this minor "upgrade".

I think the next Xperia phone is the ultimate camera phone possible, with a 23 megapixel, laser-autofocus, 5 axis stabilization, temperature controlled colour optimization sensor, and a 12 mp front facing camera. The back and sides are anodized aluminium (Alkaleido), and perhaps the most beautiful design from a Sony, ever. I'll be keeping my eyes open for this one, releasing in India next month.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdY4IJguI0k

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Originally Posted by abhinav.s (Post 4056104)
My mom and brother are using Mi4i which has 2gb RAM and 16gb storage for the past 1.5 years. There has been no issues with multi tasking so far and with about 6 apps open in the background i have seen that there is almost 500mb of free RAM available. If you are not into heavy duty gaming etc, the 2gb version might just work out. I am using the Redmi Note 3 pro with 3gb RAM and with 8 apps open in the background there is around 1gb of free RAM available.

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Originally Posted by phamilyman (Post 4056338)
I think that the extra 2k gets you peace of mind. Please remember MIUI has its own apps to run as well. 2k over 2-3 years is hardly any cost IMHO. I would suggest the 3GB RAM version anyday. NO ONE ever regretted this minor "upgrade".

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I am neither a power user nor a gamer. Add to that i am not a fan of the rear Finger print sensor albeit i have never used one yet. So i felt the 2gb version is more VFM.

Budget is not a constraint but a compact form factor is (5"). So i have decided to go ahead with the 3gb Prime model. Hope i am able to place an order in the flash sale today.

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Originally Posted by pixantz (Post 4054753)
Those speeds are worse than 3g. Checkout my Airtel speeds:

I too use the Jio and Airtel. But, I always use Jio for data for the following reasons.

Inspite of all this, there are things which you should be aware of in Jio.

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Originally Posted by dark.knight (Post 4056411)
I think the next Xperia phone is the ultimate camera phone possible, with a 23 megapixel, laser-autofocus, 5 axis stabilization, temperature controlled colour optimization sensor, and a 12 mp front facing camera. The back and sides are anodized aluminium (Alkaleido), and perhaps the most beautiful design from a Sony, ever. I'll be keeping my eyes open for this one, releasing in India next month.

While this sounds great on paper, the reality seems to be disappointing which seems to be the case with all Sony smartphone cameras.

Check out the preview on gsmarena http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_...iew-1493p5.php

I do not know what's the issue with Sony. They make sensors for everyone but they seem to screw up their own cameras. Remind me of Fiat vs Maruti and other auto companies - other companies are able to offer better performance than Fiat while using Fiat's engines lol:

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Originally Posted by karty_83 (Post 4056464)
Add to that i am not a fan of the rear Finger print sensor albeit i have never used one yet..

You just need to use it a few times after which you will feel that it is perfect placement for the sensor. In fact after using it on the Note 3 for past few months, it feels really intuitive and you will feel strange using sensor placed in the front on the home button. It is lightning quick and it also wakes and unlocks the device without having to use the power button. Good you opted to go for the 3GB version! :thumbs up:


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